About Kevin F.

About Kevin

I have had a fairly diverse musical background, including playing with bands and orchestras, as well as participating in choral groups and opera. I have a master's degree in music performance for wind conducting, and a bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis on piano performance.

I have taught private lessons for several years now and I love every moment with my students! I have a real passion for sharing my knowledge and experience with others, both failures and successes. I believe everyone has creative potential, and I believe music is a real universal art form that anyone can tap into if they want. Above all, making and creating music should also be fun!

*** Lesson Details ***I try to keep my lessons professional but comfortable too. I don't yell at students for messing up or anything like that. I usually have an agenda b

ut am willing to adjust and compromise if the situation dictates. If you don't have a curriculum in mind, I like Alfred's piano courses, but will do my best to find one that fits you as a student best. My initial goals are to make sure the basics of reading music and performing are set so that no matter what musical avenue you want to pursue, you will be successful. I do specialize in classical music but enjoy creating and playing in other genres as well.

I now also offer lessons online, as well as tutoring in most math areas!

***CANCELLATION POLICY***I kindly ask for 24 hour notice whenever possible if a lesson is going to be missed. Generally speaking, if I don't hear from a student and their lesson time passes I will mark the lesson as missed, but I am also usually more than willing to make up the lesson at a later time.

*** Studio Equipment ***I have a piano keyboard at my home.

*** Travel Equipment ***I would expect students to have their own instruments as needed, as well as music paper, pencils, etc. I may be able to provide some of those materials on occasion as well as some books/recordings, but will by and large expect students to purchase those for themselves.

*** Specialties ***I am much more familiar with classical styles and Broadway. My music writing style tends to be somewhere between neo-classical and avant-garde.

Kevin F.

Kevin F.

About Amber A.

About Amber

I was born and raised in S. Korea. I studied piano performance at Cleveland Institute of Music and University of Iowa and hold DMA in piano performance and pedagogy from University of Iowa. Other than music I hold BS in Computer Science from State University of New York, Albany. I began to play the piano when I was six and won prizes from the local competitions sponsored by Daegu Board of Education and Dague Division of Korean Musicians Association. I performed in major cities in Korea, the US and Europe such as Seoul, Paris, Vienna, Cleveland and Philadelphia. I participated in The Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition during my last year at University of Iowa and was mentioned by the judges as a technically very good pianist. For additional studies I participated in Aspen Music School and Music Festival, Claude Elffere's Master

Class (Paris, France), Mozarteum Summer School and Music Festival (Salzburg, Austria) and Vienna Music Seminar (Vienna, Austria). I was awarded scholarship when I attended Cleveland Inctitute of Music and Aspen Music School. My teachers include Jinsook Kim, Donald Walker, Paul Schenly, Gabriel Chodos, Viktor Teuflmayr, Claude Elffere, Anne Epperson, and Vivian Hornik Weilestein. Previously I was a rehearsal pianist of operas, II pagliacci by Leoncavallo with Daegu Opera, Snatched by the Gods and Broken Strings by Param Vir with University of Iowa Theatre department, and contemporary operas based on the works by Francesca Cavalli with Temple University Opera. Other than operas I worked with Missoula Children’s Theatre for the performance of Aladdin. As a collaborative pianist I performed in numerous concerts and performed in master classes of Joseph Silverstein, Steven Isserlis, Julliard Quartet, Isaac Stern and Richard Stoltzman. I have been teaching piano at the university settings (University of Iowa and Catholic University of Daegu) or privately for 10+ years. Recently I taught at Half Note Music School in Bellevue, WA and was a pianist at St. Columba's Episcopal Church and United Christian Church in Renton, WA.

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Reviews

Hui F. January 17, 2017·Piano·In studio

Amber is a strict yet nice teacher. My two girls love learning from her and are excited about going to piano lessons with her. Although they have been learning piano for a few years already, they consider Amber well qualified to push them to professional level and say that Amber makes their music pieces much better and accurate.

Michael May 16, 2016·Piano·In home

Amber helped me improve my technique and play with better dynamics. I like that she often plays along with the student to demonstrate her lesson.

Miles C. August 25, 2015·Piano·In home

She did her best to be patient with my 6 yrs old boy.

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About Matthew G.

About Matthew

A classroom teacher since 2003, Matthew P. Gallant earned both his Bachelor of Arts in English and his Master's in Teaching from the University of New Hampshire. His fourteen years of professional experience include ten years teaching high school English in New Hampshire and Washington, D.C. and four years teaching middle school Language Arts in Virginia and Maryland.

As a result, Matthew is an expert in instruction and can help students ages ten and up with reading, comprehension, expression, grammar, writing (persuasive, thesis-driven, analytical, creative, essay), analysis, basic skills, public speaking, SAT / test prep, proofreading, editing, presentations and more.

A poet and nationally touring spoken word artist, Matthew is a Busboys and Poets Host, a member of the Beltway Poetry Slam family and the founder of an independent

micropress publisher of poetry books, whose authors include Jesse Parent ("To the Boys Who May One Day Date My Daughter" viral video on YouTube) and Rasheed Copeland (2015 Individual World Poetry Slam first runner-up). He can prepare your manuscript for submission, including editing, revision, workshop / conference, as well as performance critique and confidence-building.

Like his many students over the years, a one-on-one session with Matthew P. Gallant (Mr. G) will leave the student feeling encouraged, challenged and ready for more. The learning will be hard work, of course, but it will also be fun. I look forward to working with you and seeing the results together.

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Michael P. December 13, 2015·English Literature·In studio

My son has a great experience with him

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About Michelle J.

About Michelle

I have a bachelor's degree in special education, and a master's degree in reading. I teach special education at Valley Christian High School. I teach mostly math and science to children with special needs. I have 11 years experience in special education. I've taught Pre-Algebra (8th grade math), Algebra 1, and Life Skills Geometry. I have also taught Biology, Earth Science and Physical Science. I have taught English for 3 years as well. I really enjoy working one on one with students. Teaching is my dream and I am happy to say I'm living my dream.

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About Clara S.

About Clara

Hello!

My name is Clara. I am currently a second year medical student at Northwestern University. I graduated from Purdue University with honors majoring in Biology, minoring in Chemistry. I have experiencing teaching in many subjects, including Korean, Biology, Chemistry, SAT, MCAT prep, and Cello. Please contact me for any questions. I would be happy to talk.

Beyond my academics, I have also played cello for 14 years, and I have experience playing solo, chamber ensemble, orchestra, and in weddings. I have trained with a Julliard-trained cellist, and I have played in both my University Orchestra as principal cellist as well as in Europe alongside professional musicians with the Zurich Community Orchestra. Classical music and cello has always been a big part of my life and I would be happy to pass on this love for music to anyone

who wants to learn about cello.

Feel free to send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you!

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About Britney T.

About Britney

I was born with a passion for math, science and communication. After high school I decided to attend Rutgers University and get my bachelors of science for Meteorlogy as well as a minor in Digital communication, information and media. I've taken basic statistics courses and advanced differential equations. I'm well versed in physics and environmental science as well as biology and chemistry. My communications background has also given me a solid writing backbone as well as the ability to take complicated subjects and communicate them better.

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About Jennifer M.

About Jennifer

I am a teacher and I have taught students from the age of 3-12. I don't like to just sit and have a child's head in a book the whole time. I like to make things fun. I incorporate your interests in the lesson, we play games, us technology and at times will have to use a book here and there. Learning needs to be fun and engaging, children need to be interested in what they are learning to get the full benefits of a lesson!

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